[OZAPRS] Nubie

[Chris Herd]

Andrew Rich wrote:
> Chris,
>
> + What freq ? HF or VHF or UHF
> + Home = 60 mins would be good for VHF
> + GPS60 should put out NMEA I am assuming
> + Any reason you chose SSID -5 ?
>
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> Andrew Rich
> Airways Technical Officer Grade 4
> Surveillance - RADAR ADS-B
> Amateur Radio Callsign VK4TEC
> email: vk4tec at tech-software.net
> web: www.tech-software.net
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Chris Herd" <zl2tch at gmail.com>
> To: "Australian APRS Users" <ozaprs at aprs.net.au>
> Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 10:20 AM
> Subject: [OZAPRS] Nubie
>
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>> Hi Guys
>>
>> I have a fixed APRS station and have loaded in a fixed position into the
>> system.
>>
>> I have just connected a GPS to the system and want to know a few things
>> before I allow this system to beacon.
>>
>> The system is Garmin GPS 60
>> TNC is a Kenwood RC-710.
>> RF is IC706.
>>
>> Call sign is VK3TCH-5
>>
>> So I want to know what settings to load into the kenwood to avoid over
>> beaconing my position and thus earning the wrath of the learned
>> gentlemen that keep the system working.
>>
>> Any guidance gratefully recieved.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Chris Herd
>> VK3TCH/ZL2TCH
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Hi

Thanks for the prompt response.

VHF 145.175
Ok will set it for as long as possible
NEMA is correct
Eventually it will be portable just getting all the bits working together.

Chris